Moldable threaded closure configured to receive a common household item to facilitate untightening of the closure

Abstract

A moldable threaded closure system which includes a moldable closure formed with an annular sidewall forming a cylindrical member, threaded on one end and closed with a top surface on an opposing end. A receptacle, such as a recessed notch or slot, is formed so as to not extend beyond the plane of the top surface. The receptacle is configured to receive a common household item, such as a pencil, that acts as a lever to facilitate untightening and retightening of the closure relative to the container. The closure and the receptacle are easily moldable and allow containers with such closures to be stacked one on top of the other. In another embodiment of the invention, the receptacle is incorporated with a raised tab used to hang containers from a peg board type store display with one or more stops. In yet another embodiment of the invention, the receptacle is incorporated into the container.

1 . A threaded closure for a container comprising: 
 annular sidewall;    a top surface closing one end of said annular sidewall and threaded on an opposing end; and    a receptacle formed in said top surface for receiving a common household item, said receptacle being configured to not extend above the plane of said top surface.    
   
   
       2 . The threaded closure as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said receptacle is configured as a recessed diagonal notch.  
   
   
       3 . The threaded closure as recited in  claim 2 , wherein said notch is configured as a U-shape defining a pair of opposing spaced apart sides joined together by a bight portion.  
   
   
       4 . The threaded closure as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said receptacle is configured as a slot.  
   
   
       5 . A container system comprising: 
 a threaded closure;    a container having an annular sidewall and a bottom surface; and    a receptacle formed in the bottom surface of said container for receiving a common household item.    
   
   
       6 . The container system as recited in  claim 5 , wherein said receptacle is formed as a notch.  
   
   
       7 . The container system as recited in  claim 5 , wherein said receptacle is formed as a slot.  
   
   
       8 . The container system as recited in  claim 5 , wherein said threaded closure includes a receptacle for receiving a common household item.  
   
   
       9 . The container system as recited in  claim 5 , wherein said closure is formed with an annular sidewall an a top surface and said receptacle does not extend above the plane of the top surface of the closure.  
   
   
       10 . The container system as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said receptacle is formed as a slot.  
   
   
       11 . The container system as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said receptacle is formed as a notch.  
   
   
       12 . A closure for a threaded container, the closure comprising: 
 an annular sidewall forming a cylindrical structure;    a top surface closing one end of said cylindrical structure, an opposing end of said cylindrical member being threaded;    an extending tab extending outwardly and generally perpendicular to said top surface, said tab formed with an aperture; and    at least one stop disposed adjacent said tab which provides a bearing surface for a common household item received in said aperture.